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Long-Term Debt and Commercial Paper (Leverge Ratio And Capitalization Ratio Under The Terms Of the Amended Credit Agreement) (Details) - Credit Agreement Due 2019 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capitalization ratio, actual	61.00%
Leverage ratio, requirement	3.75
Leverage ratio, actual	2.32
Capitalization ratio, requirement	70.00%

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The actual debt covenant capitalization ratio as defined in the credit agreement as principally reflecting vehicle floorplan payable and non-vehicle debt divided by the company's total capitalization including vehicle floorplan payable and certain adjustments. Under the credit agreement, the company is required to remain in compliance with a maximum capitalization ratio.

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The actual debt covenant leverage ratio as defined in the credit agreement as principally reflecting non-vehicle debt divided by a contractually defined measure of earnings with certain adjustments. Under the credit agreement, the company is required to remain in compliance with a maximum leverage ratio.

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The maximum capitalization ratio required under the company's credit agreement, which is a contractually defined amount principally reflecting vehicle floorplan payable and non-vehicle debt divided by the company's total capitalization including vehicle floorplan payable and certain adjustments.

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